Letter From the Founders

A letter from Google's founders that was included in the company's
IPO filing.

Updated April 29, 2004 5:22 p.m. ET

"An Owner's Manual" for Google's Shareholders* Introduction

Google is not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one. Throughout Google's evolution as a privately held company, we have managed Google differently. We have also emphasized an atmosphere of creativity and challenge, which has helped us provide unbiased, accurate and free access to information for those who rely on us around the world.

Now the time has come for the company to move to public ownership. This change will bring important...